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Welcome to RDS

Supporting Patients – Our Vision

The Rheumatologic Dermatology Society, also known as RDS, is committed to supporting individuals with rheumatologic skin diseases by:

Providing patient education and access to practical information

Locating physicians with interest in rheumatologic skin disease

Getting the latest news on treatment options

Identifying research studies and clinical trials

At RDS, our vision is to ease the suffering and enhance the quality of life of patients with these disorders that manifest in the skin, especially cutaneous lupus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, morphea and vasculitis. Patients learn more.

Advancing Treatment & Research

RDS provides dermatologists and other physicians with a dedicated resource for:

Advancing patient care

Investigating new diagnostic and treatment alternatives

Supporting training and education

Promoting collaboration amongst our members and industry

Our mission is to discover better or potentially curative therapeutic options for this challenging and understudied group of diseases. Physicians learn more.

RDS is providing information and services on this website as a benefit and service to members and guests in furtherance of its nonprofit and tax-exempt status. The information posted by RDS or any third party should not be considered medical advice, and it is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified dermatology professional. Nothing in this website constitutes the establishment of a physician-patient relationship with RDS or any of the physicians on its leadership team, committees or any of its members. Please consult an appropriate health care provider with any medical issues you may have. RDS does not answer specific medical questions or refer people to a particular dermatology professional.
RDS provides various resources on the website, including links to potentially useful external resources and a list of members with an interest in rheumatic skin disease. This information serves only as a reference tool for patients and healthcare providers. RDS gives no warranties regarding the medical information supplied on the website. RDS is not compensated for the mention of any medical information or product on this website and does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the effectiveness of the information or any such product. You should not initiate the use of any treatment or product mentioned on this website or on any links to external resources without first consulting a physician or healthcare provider. RDS is not responsible for any treatment decisions made by any health care provider, even those listed on the RDS website or links to external resources. All users of this website retain full responsibility for the use of the resources on this website, and RDS is not responsible for the use or misuse of any materials on this website.